More than 1,700 Q&As provide the most complete review available for the surgical technology certification exam Includes companion downloadable files LANGE Q&A: Surgical Technology Examination, 6e delivers 1,700 Q&As covering topics found on the national certification examination. The book includes detailed answer explanations and covers all major areas of surgical technology curriculum. The Sixth Edition has been updated to cover the latest surgical techniques, instruments and procedures. Features Companion files enable you to customize your exams and keep track of your scores Organized into six core sections: Fundamental Knowledge, Infection Control, Concepts of Patient Care, Preoperative Preparation, Intraoperative and Postoperative Procedures, and Technology in the Operating Room NEW chapters on robotics and endoscopic surgery Update your surgical know-how with the latest information on specific procedures such as orthopedics, plastic surgery, and emergency procedures NEW instrument chapter with more than 60 photos Great for use during coursework and for intensive exam preparation

More questions and answers than any review of surgical technology on the market! With over 1,500 questions modeled after those of the national certification exam and detailed answers, this book provides an outstanding review of all major areas of surgical technology, including the newest content added to the exam. A 250 question practice test is also included.

With over 1,000 practice questions, this book is designed to be a comprehensive study tool used to prepare surgical technologists for certified surgical technologist exam offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. This study guide includes full explanations, high quality instrument images, and questions covering: Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Preoperative Preparation, Intraoperative Procedures, Postoperative Procedures, and Sterilization & Maintenance.

Everything you need to excel on the Certified Surgical Technologist exam in one complete package Surgical Technology PREP summarizes the entire surgical technology curriculum in one concise, engagingly written outline-style review. Written by educators with over 30 years of experience, this powerful review is based on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam blueprint, and delivers complete coverage of all the must-know concepts in surgical technology. Readers will find everything they need to prepare for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam and to excel on their coursework, including chapter review questions, easy reference definitions, and knowledge checks that reinforce learning and help students understand and remember key concepts. • The entire surgical technology curriculum summarized in a concise, accessible narrative to aid in comprehension and retention • Q&A at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning • Knowledge checks throughout to prepare you for the exam and real world application • Essential for certification and recertification

"Questions written and reviewed by surgical technoligist educators ; Practice exams designed to represent the national exam content outline ; This comprehensive examination study resource offers proven test-taking strategies and approaches to help you achieve success"--Cover.

This book is designed to educate the user according to the latest edition of the AST Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology, a requirement for compliance with Standards for CAAHEP accredited programs. It represents a significant change in the field of surgical technology because it serves as the first foundation textbook written by surgical technologists for surgical technologists. Previous resources were provided by nurses for nursing students and nursing graduates, and lacked the subtle observations and nuances that come from years of experience in the role of surgical technologist.

The most complete and thorough review for the PANCE and PANRE – enhanced by a new test-simulating CD-ROM NEW question-packed CD-ROM 1300 Q&As prepare you for what you will see on the national certification and recertification exams Each question is accompanied by a detailed, referenced answer Organized by specialty area to help you quickly pinpoint your areas of strength and weakness Valuable chapter on test-taking skills and techniques provides score-boosting hints on how to best prepare for and take the exam NEW! Companion CD-ROM features a complete practice test for the most thorough preparation possible EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO EXCEL! Reviewed by a team of PA students for accuracy and relevancy All questions appear in the style you will see on the actual exam Content is presented in seven logical sections: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Basic Science and Health Promotion Includes coverage of internal medicine and surgery subspecialties The content you need to ace the PANCE and PANRE: Test-Taking Skills: Tips and Techniques, Section I - Internal Medicine: Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, HIV-AIDS, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Section II - Obstetrics and Gynecology Section III: Pediatrics, Section IV - Pharmacology; Section V - Psychiatry; Section VI - Surgery: Emergency Medicine, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Urology, Section VII - Health Promotion and Disease Promotion, Section VII - PRACTICE TEST, Index

Meet the growing demand for certified surgical technologists and be prepared for the real world of professional practice! From medical terminology to surgical procedures, a concise outline format reviews all of the content covered on the NBSTSA National Certification Exam.